Tip: Grab the Razorleaf (free) and customize it.

Just wanted to show my ship after a few hours of trying stuff.

I built it based on the Razorleaf ::: spoiler spoiler (from the Mantis quest, if you have it I recommend doing it) ::: and then changed a few parts. Changed the cockpit, landing bay, front landing gears and switched some stuff around.

The good thing about it is that it comes with a Shielded Cargo hold that hides contraband and some nice engines and fuel tank (although ugly), at lower levels it's pretty good I think since these parts are still locked.